BP or Beardie? (Other suggestions?)

[kameo37]

Well, I have both. Beardies require daily care and fussing. Baths every other day, insect variety, veggie variety and attention. They need to be fed daily. They need supplements. They need a reptisun 10.0 uvb light and a basking light, on timers. That's for adults. A baby needs to be fed 2-3 times a day, plus all of the other stuff. Adult beardies need a 4x2x2 enclosure...preferably wood. They need exercise. They need attention to be tamed. They have LOTS of personality, can snuggle, ride in the car with ease. They are diurnal. Mine wakes up around 7:30 am and is snuggling down for bed by 6:30-7pm.

Beardies are nothing like BPs.

BPs you feed once a week, maybe less as adults. No supplements. No lights. Like tight spaces so their enclosure could be a tub in a rack. Nocturnal. Tolerates handling, I don't think there is much "snuggling" to be had.

Both can be appreciated in their own ways, but trying to decide between those two animals is the epitome of comparing apples to oranges.

Having said all that...I would get a BP if I were you! You already have a corn, which is a great intro to snakes. A bp won't cause you much stress bc there are just a few things to tweek to have good bp husbandry.

I'm no expert...these are just my raw opinions.